500 Organic American Flag Leek Seeds [approx]

Common Name: Leek: American Flag

Latin Name: Allium porrum

Description: American Flag Leek is an old heirloom leek variety. It has a good tolerance to cold. It produces leeks that have stems that are approx 20 cm in length, and 5 cm in diameter.American Flag leek has a sweet flavour. Excellent for use in soups and stews.

Seed Origin: Italy

Sowing: January to April

Harvesting: July to October

How To Grow American Flag Leek From Seed: Sow outdoors at a depth of 2cm from April, into a well prepared seed bed. Alternatively sow American Flag leek seed indoors from January to March at a depth of 2cm, in seedling modules or small pots, using free-draining, seed sowing compost.

When leek seedlings are well established, gradually acclimatise them to outdoor conditions over 7-10 days before transplanting them into the well prepared, fertile, well drained soil in sun or semi shade. Plant American Flag leeks at a distance of 10 - 15cm between plants and 35cm between rows. Water the plants thoroughly after planting.